[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 3 (Wednesday, January 13, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E16]
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                    HONORING MILTON VARDEMAN PADGETT

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                        HON. TRAVIS W. CHILDERS

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 13, 2010

  Mr. CHILDERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of 
Milton Vardeman Padgett on the occasion of his 100th birthday. Vardeman 
was born January 13, 1910 in the Blackland community in Northeast 
Mississippi to John and Hulda Padgett.
  At a young age, Vardeman fell in love with the game of basketball and 
played at Jumpertown. To this day, he enjoys watching basketball and 
has become a devoted fan of the Memphis Grizzlies. Vardeman worked as a 
carpenter for Fisher Aircraft in Memphis during WWII, but worked as a 
farmer throughout his life.
  Vardeman married Margaret Geno Padgett and was a devoted husband for 
65 years until her death in 1996. Mr. and Mrs. Padgett reared two 
children, Harrell Padgett and Janie Padgett McCall. He also has four 
grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-
grandchildren.
  Vardeman still lives in his home in Jumpertown, Mississippi and is 
being cared for by his daughter Janie. He says his longevity in life is 
attributed to always honoring his father and mother. I ask my 
colleagues to join me in paying tribute to Mr. Vardeman Padgett on his 
100th birthday.

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